Photographers looking to try out a Sigma dp2 Quattro compact digital camera before making a purchase (and given its radical design, that’s a really good idea) can now take advantage of the Sigma ‘Try Before You Buy’ loaner program, launched today. Under the new program, photographers are invited to test the new camera before it begins shipping. Learn more
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Canon Singapore has launched a ‘Try and Buy’ lens scheme allowing customers to borrow more than seventy of the company’s EF and EF-S lenses at a fee for 48 hours. While a similar service is currently available globally to Canon Professional Services (CPS) members, Canon Singapore has opened this up for non-members as well. The service will start from March 28, 2013.
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Panasonic UK has announced a ‘Try Before You Buy’ service for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Micro Four Thirds camera allowing customers to borrow it as a kit along with the 12-35mm for 48 hours. This offer is available across a number of UK retailers with no obligation to purchase. The company says the scheme lets customers ‘road test’ the camera before committing to such a big purchase. Click through for the list of 28 participating retailers.
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